Manifold for gas-stoves.



w. THOMPSON. MANIFOLD POB GAS STOVBS. APPLICATION FILED SEPT. 8, 1908.

Patented July 6, 1909.

WILLIAM THOMFSON, OF KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN.

MANIFOLD FR G'AS-STOVES;

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented July e, ieee.k

Application filed September 8, 1908. Serial No. 451,997.

To all whom 'it may concern:

Be it known that I, VViLLmM THOMPSON, a citizen of the United States, residing in the city and county of Kalamazoo, State of Michigan, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Manifolds for Gas- Stoves, of which the following is a specifi cation.

This invention relates to improvements in manifolds for gas stoves.

The main object of this invention is to provide an improved manifold for gas stoves, which is very strong and rigid, and, at the same time, is comparatively light in weight and very attractive in appearance.

Another object is to provide an im roved manifold for gas stoves, which may bb produced very economically, and is easily attached to the stove.

Further objects, and objects relating to structural details, will definitely appear from the detailed description to follow.

I accomplish the objects of my invention by the devices and means described in the following specification.

The invention is clearly defined and pointed out in the claims.

A structure embodying the features of my invention is clearly illustrated in the accompanying drawing, forming a part of this specification, in which,

Figure 1 is a detail plan of my improved manifold, partially in longitudinal section, it being shown in its operative relation to a gas stove, which is indicated by dotted lines, the supporting brackets for the manifold being also indicated by dotted lines. Fig. 2 is an enlarged cross section, taken on a line corresponding to line 2-2 of Fig. 1, the cock being shown in full lines. Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross section, taken on a line corresponding to line 3 3 of Fig. 1, showing the connection for the coupling member 10 to the manifold. Fig. 4 is an enlarged detail longitudinal section, taken on a line corresponding to line 4-4 of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is an enlarged longitudinal section, taken on a line corresponding to line 5 5 of Fig. 1, showing the connection for the cap or end member 8 of the manifold. Fig. 6 is a vertical section, taken on a line 6-6 of Fig. 3, showing details of the supporting bracket 5.

In the drawing, the sectional views are taken looking in the direction of the little arrows at the ends of the section lines, and

similar numerals of reference refer to similar parts throughout the several views.

Referring to the drawing, the manifold 1 is preferably rectangular in cross section, as is illustrated, and is provided with an enlargement 2 at each end. On the inside wall are internal bosses 3, and at each end on the enlargement 2 I preferably provide inwardlyprojecting bracket-engaging lugs 4, which assist in retaining the manifold in the bracket 5, which is provided with a seat for the lugs. The cocks 6 are provided with threaded nipples 7, which are 'threaded into the wall through the bosses 3 thereon. This oermits the making of the walls comparatively thin, and, at the same time, the cocks are nrmly supported. The4 cap 8 is preferably provided with an enlargement at its inner end, corresponding lin dimensions to the enlarged end 2 of the manifold body. The cap member 8 is also preferably provided with a bracket-engaging lug 4 adapted to be brought into alinement with the bracket-engaging lug on the end ofthe body 1.

The coupling member 10 is preferably L shaped in form, and is provided at its inner end with an enlargement corresponding in dimensions to the enlargement on the end of the manifold, and with a lug 4 adapted to be brought into alinement with the bracket-en* gaging lug on the body. The coupling 10 is secured to the body by means of the hollow coupling plug 11, which is threaded into the body and coupling member, as illustrated in Figs. 1 and 3. The outer end of the coupling member 10 is adapted to receive the gas supply pipe, as 12, which is preferably threaded into the same.

By thus forming the parts, the coupling member and the cap can be interchanged, as may be desired, in order to permit the stove being placed as desired and to accommodate the gas supply pipe 12. The cocks, being threaded into the internal bosses, are very securely sup ortcd so that satisfactory joints are provider therefor. It is found, in ractice, that, where the cocks are threade into round pi es, as is customary, they are likely to work oose in use, and great care must be taken in order to secure a perfect joint between the cock and the manifold.

My improved manifold is very economical in structure, and, at the same time, is very attrtctive in appearance and very strong and rigi Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. A manifold for gas stoves, consisting of a hollow body, having enlarged ends provided with bracket-engaging lugs on the inner Side thereof; a cap for one end of said body, the inner end of said cap being enlarged to correspond to the enlarged end of said body and having a bracket-engaging lug on its inner side adapted to be brought into alinement with the lug on the end of said body; a threaded connecting plug for said cap and body; a hollow L-shaped coupling, the inner end of said coupling being enlarged to correspond to the enlarged end of said body and having a bracket-engaging lug on its inner side adapted to be brought into alinement with the lug on said body; a hollow coupling plug threaded into said body and coupling member; and a plurality of gas cocks carried by said body.

2. A manifold for gas stoves consisting of a hollow body, having spaced internal bosses on the inside wall thereof and enlarged ends; a oap'for one end of said body, the inner end of said cap being enlargedto correspond to the enlarged end of said body; a threaded connecting plug for said cap and body; a hollow L-shaped coupling, the inner end of said coupling being enlarged to correspond to the enlarged end of said body; a hollow coupling plug threaded into said body and coupling member; and a plurality of gas cocks threaded through the inner wall of said body into 1 said internal bosses thereon.

3. A manifold for gas stoves consisting of a hollow body, having spaced internal bosses on one side thereof; a hollow coupling member; a hollow coupling plug threaded into A for the other end of said body having a bracket-engaging lug adapted to be brought into alinernent with a lug on said body; and supporting brackets for said manifold arranged to engage said lugs.

ln witness whereof, l have hereunto set my hand and seal in the presence of two witnesses.

llLLlAlsl THOMPSON.

Witnesses:

W. E. DERWENT, WM. A. STOUT. 

